France / Jan 25, 1979 / Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
After their car breaks down, a group of young travelers find themselves stranded at a roadside museum run by the enigmatic Mr. Slausen and populated by his collection of life-like wax mannequins.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Arlecchino | Mannequin |
| Victoria Richart | Mannequin |
| Millie Dill | Mannequin |
| Albert Band | Waxwork Grandfather (uncredited) |
| Linnea Quigley | Mannequin (uncredited) |
Genres
HorrorFantasy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Tourist Trap |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Charles Band Productions, Compass International Pictures |
| Release date | 14 marzo 1979 |
| Executive producer | Charles Band |
| Production | J. Larry Carroll |
| Writer | David Schmoeller, J. Larry Carroll |
| Editing | Ted Nicolaou |
| Cinematography | Nicholas Josef von Sternberg, Lowell Peterson, Bob George, Robert Harmon |
| Assistant directors | David Schmoeller, Meredith Kibbee |
| Lighting | Ronald Batzdorff, Gary Shore |
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| Camera operators | Lowell Peterson, Nicholas Josef von Sternberg, Bob George, Robert Harmon |
| Additional photography | Nicholas Josef von Sternberg, Lowell Peterson, Bob George, Robert Harmon |
| Production design | Robert A. Burns, Amanda J. Flick, Mary Church |
| Art direction | Robert A. Burns, Mary Church, Amanda J. Flick |
| Set decoration | Robert A. Burns, Amanda J. Flick, Mary Church |
| Special effects | Richard O. Helmer |
| Stunts | Sandra Lee Gimpel |
| Music | Pino Donaggio, David Dockendorf |
| Sound | Pino Donaggio, David Dockendorf |
| Costume design | Ve Neill |
| Makeup | Ve Neill |
| Hairstyling | Ve Neill |
| Collection | Tourist Trap Collection |
| Budget | 800.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
United States / Mar 14, 1979 / PG / Los Angeles
Theatrical release
United States / Mar 16, 1979 / PG
Japan / May 12, 1979
Germany / Nov 21, 1980 / 18
Portugal / Dec 10, 1982
Physical media
Italy / Jul 25, 2023
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